Level Up with Lacey

If assistants feel frustrating, inconsistent, or exhausting… this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth: that’s usually a leadership and systems issue, not a people issue… Mic drop. 🎤In this episode, I’m breaking down the 6 standards I would absolutely be holding my assistants to in 2026 — not to be controlling, but to create clarity, structure, and confidence for everyone involved.We’re talking about:Why your assistant must know and track their numbers (and yours)What “hands-on with every guest” should actually look likeOwning the guest experience- every single timeDaily + weekly debriefs and why silence kills cultureTreating this career like a business, not a hobbyWhy assistants need to actively invest in themselves and their futureThese aren’t random rules.They’re standards that protect your time, your energy, and your business.If something in this episode hits a nerve… good. That’s usually where the growth is.✨ Free 3-Day Training InviteAt the end of December, I’m hosting a behind-the-scenes training inside my Instagram Close Friends calledYour 2026 Habit Reset: Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s Bullshit.📅 December 28–30📍 Inside the green circle (nothing live, no Zooms)💬 DM me “Close” on Instagram @lacey_gebo to get in.Want the systems to support these standards?Grab the Ultimate Assistant Guide- the exact structure I use to train assistants behind the chair. → https://lg-education.mykajabi.com/ultimateassistantguideHit play, take notes, and let’s raise the standard going into 2026.

Before we dive in, don’t forget, I’m hosting a 3-day mini training on my Instagram Close Friends list called Your 2026 Habit Reset: Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s Bullshit. It’s happening Dec 28, 29, 30 and everything will live in that little green circle.To join: DM me the word “Close” on Instagram → @lacey_gebo → https://www.instagram.com/lacey_gebo/Now let’s get into the purchases that kept me alive, sane, and functioning this year. Every item mentioned is linked below!Productivity + Home + Life ManagementSkylight Calendar → https://myskylight.com/products/skylight-calendar/Code: FRIEND-XV2MSH8Full Focus Planner → https://amzn.to/44X7LhrAro Box → https://goaro.com/products/aro-boxStanding Desk (Flexispot) → https://www.flexispot.com/l-shaped-standing-desk-e1lAcrylic Cord Organizers → https://amzn.to/4rUSp6XTG90 Power Bank → https://amzn.to/4rTDTwnHealth + Wellness + FitnessMyFitnessPal → https://www.myfitnesspal.com/Nutrition Coach (Turner Hall)📱 Text: 918-232-8766IG → https://www.instagram.com/hall_l.i.f.t.nutrition?igsh=MWplZ243Zzg0bGxoNQ==Creatine Gummies → https://amzn.to/4rRUukfViome Health Test → http://rwrd.io/k84wzjv?cChatGPT (Chippy 😉) → https://chatgpt.com/Prompt- "Build a 4 meal macro friendly plan with high protein, low fat dinners for a family of four. Include make-ahead tips, freezer-friendly swaps, and a grocery list by aisle, and make sure that it’s not too spicy, because my kids don’t like spicy. I would like to incorporate some of the items we have left over from last week and some items we have in the pantry and fridge that we need to use. If I give you a list of the items we have, can you build our meals around using these items?" Mom Life + FamilyTonie Box → https://amzn.to/3XUKLfcAtlantis Bahamas → https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/Bengal Cat Breeder → https://www.swaincattery.com/Self-Care + Cozy Girl EraBig Ass Candle → https://bigassluxuries.com/collections/all-candlesAlo Shoes → https://www.aloyoga.com/products/a0685u-alo-x-01-classic-natural-white-gumSunday Citizen Bedding → https://sundaycitizen.co/products/snug-bamboo-duvet-cover?variant=39678118363234Business + Personal GrowthThe Milly Club / Amy PorterfieldWebsite → https://www.amyporterfield.com/Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-porterfield-show/id594703545Join the 3-Day Close Friends TrainingYour 2026 Habit Reset: Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s BullshitDec 28–30 • On Instagram Close Friends→ DM me “Close” on IG to get added: @lacey_gebo →  https://www.instagram.com/lacey_gebo/

If you want support setting YOUR 2026 SMARTER goals, come join my Close Friends List on Instagram! December 28–30, I’m teaching a free 3-day mini series:Your 2026 Habit Reset- Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s Bullshit.DM CLOSE on IG (@lacey_gebo) to join.Why SMARTER Goals MatterA goal without a plan is just a wish.Last year I hit 7 of my goals, missed 2, and learned that clarity + simplicity always win. The goals with a clear path? I nailed. The vague ones? I outgrew or ignored.Achievement Goals = one result.Habit Goals = ongoing behavior.You need both, but not too many.2026 rule of thumb:• Max 8 annual goals• Max 4 habit goals (one per quarter)• Max 4 professional goalsYou become what you repeatedly do.Start With the LifeScore AssessmentIf you don’t know where to begin, take the LifeScore Assessment (linked below). It scores nine areas of your life so you know exactly where to focus heading into the new year.🔗 https://assessments.fullfocus.co/lifescore/SMARTER Goal RefresherSpecific • Measurable • Actionable • Risky • Time-Bound • Exciting • RelevantYour goals should stretch you without breaking you and they need a plan behind them.What I’m Sharing in This EpisodeIn this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of:What worked and didn’t work in 2025The biggest lessons I learnedWhy I’m shifting my approach for 2026How I’m structuring my Achievement + Habit GoalsThe exact SMARTER Goals I’m committing to for the yearWant to hear my full 2026 SMARTER Goals?→ You’ll have to listen inside the episode 😉Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now.You don’t have to wait for January, you just have to decide.Want help setting your goals? DM CLOSE on Instagram (@lacey_gebo) to join my 3-Day Habit Reset on Close Friends.

Salon owners… we’re going there today.Because every December, we all have the SAME question running through our minds:“What the heck do I even get my assistants for the holidays?”How much is normal?What’s too much?What if money is tight?How do you show appreciation without blowing your entire December revenue on gifts?This episode breaks it ALL down- honestly, clearly, and with zero fluff.Inside the episode, we dive into:🔥 Why holiday gifts should never become a financial burden🔥 What gifting looks like for small teams vs. bigger teams🔥 Why intentions matter more than the price tag🔥 What not to do (YES, there is a list)🔥 What SMART gifting actually looks like and why it’s a total game-changer🔥 The exact savings strategy we use inside Salon Lace so the holidays don’t feel heavy anymoreAnd because I love you… here’s a little sneak peek at one of my favorite SMART gift ideas:✨ The Full Focus Planner — my go-to planner that helps stylists stay organized, intentional, and focused heading into a new year.👉🏼 I’ll drop the link for you right here: https://amzn.to/3X5HRnz But that’s just ONE of the ideas…I’ve got a whole list waiting for you inside the episode, for every budget, every team size, and every season of salon ownership.If you want gifting to feel thoughtful, smart, aligned, and stress-free…This is your episode.🎧 Listen now to hear the full list and the mindset shifts that will completely change how you approach holiday bonuses this year.Suggest podcast topics here 👇🏼⁠https://forms.gle/Vq9JMXrhPrUmesrR8⁠  

As we head into Thanksgiving week, I wanted to slow things down… just a little. This season has a way of making us breathe deeper, notice more, and really reflect on what truly matters. Inside Salon Lace, we call it Gratitude Friday and today, I’m bringing that same energy straight into this episode.In this heartfelt conversation, I’m sharing the things, and people who carried me, challenged me, strengthened me, and shaped me this year. From the moments that brought joy to the moments that nearly broke me… this episode is all about honoring the blessings that matter most.We talk about the relationships that kept me grounded, the support systems that held me up, the growth that surprised me, and the hard seasons that refined me in ways I never expected. This one is honest, vulnerable, and straight from the heart.This episode is a reminder to slow down… to notice what’s right in front of you… and to remember that gratitude isn’t just something we feel  it’s something we express.If you listen to anything this week, let it be this.Your heart might walk away feeling just a little bit lighter. 💛Suggest Podcast topics here ⬇⁠https://forms.gle/vAjcHPWjnhEkbQog7⁠ 📧 ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠📱 Text Line: 218-392-9054💖 Instagram: ⁠⁠@lacey_gebo⁠